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Post by Kereru on Jul 7, 2012 9:19:27 GMT 12
Heavy lifter? Cheers
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Post by raymond on Jul 7, 2012 11:12:20 GMT 12
That enginge tail pipe looks much bigger than a UH-1H?
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Post by Ykato on Jul 7, 2012 14:03:45 GMT 12
That enginge tail pipe looks much bigger than a UH-1H? Bell 214 was regd N281JL up until recently now ZK-HAU.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 7, 2012 22:18:25 GMT 12
I spotted that yellow whocker there the other day, next to a really smart, bright orange chopper that looked so good it must have been straight out of the box.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jul 11, 2012 20:34:49 GMT 12
The Auckland Aero Club Slingsby T.67B has received a new livery:
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Jul 11, 2012 20:45:34 GMT 12
er...excuse my ignorance, but... why?
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Post by DragonflyDH90 on Jul 11, 2012 21:37:46 GMT 12
Oh no...why is right.
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Post by ryand on Jul 11, 2012 22:46:25 GMT 12
If I remember correctly the T.67 did a bit of a stint with the US airforce. Either way she needed a tidy up, and deserved it. Bloody nice machine to fly..I might be a bit biased though seeing I did my first solo in her.
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Post by hairy on Jul 12, 2012 1:03:49 GMT 12
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Post by haughtney1 on Jul 12, 2012 1:09:11 GMT 12
If I remember correctly the T.67 did a bit of a stint with the US airforce. The US airforce version was called the T3 or T3A from memory, it was a bit more peppy than the old whatsamata heroclub slingsbury, it had about 260-280 ponies compared to 115 in WAE (unless its been re-engined) I remember watching WAE doing about 2 loops and a roll or 2 before falling out of a wingover and having to spend another 35 minutes regaining the 1500ft it lost Arrgh hairy beat me too it...what he said
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Post by hardyakka on Jul 12, 2012 9:23:20 GMT 12
The NSAC Slingsby TZX has 200hp doesn't it? My fellow competitor at the RNZAC Nationals flew it against me in the Basic Aerobatics competition. I thought he had the advantage in machinery as I was flying a 160hp Alpha (Robin). I was surprised when he shook his head and said it actually demanded high levels of precision to fly tidy aeros. Something to do with a slower roll rate due to the longer wingspan and a "twitchy" rudder...
The 260hp T67/T3 beat out the NZ made CT4E for the USAF basic screener programme contract. After a few crashes and engine problems, the USAF grounded and scrapped most of the fleet.
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jul 12, 2012 21:05:32 GMT 12
Basically what the guys above said, the livery isn't completely unauthentic although there may be a little creative license. The B model, which is what WAE is, only has an O-235 engine and a two blade fixed pitch prop so as a result is significantly underpowered and the climb performance makes our Grummans look stunning in comparison - I'd be hesitant to fly this Slingsby off anything less than a 1,000m sealed runway at anywhere near max all up weight. You lift off pretty quickly but to get to the best climb speed of 70kt you have to level off and fly along level for quite a long time before very gradually raising the nose to get about 400-500fpm climb. The four little exhaust stubs also means it makes a particular clattering sound which is unlike any other O-235 powered aircraft you've ever heard, and not in a particularly good way. What it lacks in climb and cruise performance it makes up for with handling - I've never flown another aeroplane which is as beautifully harmonised as the T.67, the controls are so light you can do a max-rate turn with two fingers on the stick, and it's so well balanced you don't ever really need to touch the trim from the moment you take off to the moment you land again. I haven't noticed any particular twitchiness in the rudder but having the heavier engine up the front may make a difference in the NSAC one. Also, with those high aspect ratio wings it glides rather spectacularly. One thing I've never got completely comfortable with though is having the fuel tank in between the engine and cockpit in an airframe made largely of plastic and wood - seems like very British thinking.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jul 13, 2012 9:29:05 GMT 12
Goodness! It looks smart but...
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Post by Kereru on Jul 16, 2012 20:26:02 GMT 12
Great shots Leo of the Slingsby! The Spitfire is another good looker from any angle? Caught Doug out on a sunny day warming up. Cheers
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Post by beagle on Jul 16, 2012 21:22:01 GMT 12
seems a very nose high position, but take it, it is quite normal
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Post by nuuumannn on Jul 16, 2012 22:53:46 GMT 12
Makes you appreciate how difficult an aeroplane it was on the ground! Definitely need wing men or to get a weave going! Sweet picture!
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Post by Kereru on Jul 17, 2012 20:28:08 GMT 12
ZK-HOP doing a great job of lifting out the Mangroves for chipping near Papakura. Cheers
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Post by McFly on Jul 17, 2012 21:05:41 GMT 12
Makes you appreciate how difficult an aeroplane it was on the ground! Definitely need wing men or to get a weave going! Sweet picture! Indeed....Another 'back end' view from the visit to Whenuapai..
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Post by beagle on Jul 17, 2012 21:25:55 GMT 12
so when the tail is up and she is powering down the runway, the prop tips can't be too far off the ground
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Post by McFly on Jul 17, 2012 21:39:49 GMT 12
so when the tail is up and she is powering down the runway, the prop tips can't be too far off the ground Yes close, but take off with a slight tail down attitude helps..
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